1943-10-19 Regular CC Minutes■
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• 6. Mr, Clinton Price addressed the Council in commendation
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in elimina ting the traffic hazard at the intersection 111 prompt action
on of Versa e': and Lincoln
Avenues, which condition he had brought to the Council's attention at its regular
meeting of July 20, 1943.
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Councilman Bra nscheid stated the State has acknowledged the City's application
„•• for financial assistance and the matter is definitely receiving attention. A
• further report can be made in approximately two weeks.
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nances for Introduction".
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. Councilman Os born introduced the following ordinance, after which it was
laid over under provision of law and the Charter:
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"Ordinance No
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Amending Subsections (2) and (8) and Repealing
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Subsection. (7) of Section 17-431 Thereof; and by
Amending Subsection (4) of Section 17-432 Thereof."
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RECTIL,tiR 'MEETING. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUII:TDA7 EVENING. OCTOBER iq 1943
The meeting convened at 8:00 p. m. with President Godfrey presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Dranscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and
President Godfrey, (5) , were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUIES:
J- The minutes of the regular meeting held October
as transcribed.
1943, were approved
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
From the City Manager, submittinz an Offer for Maintenance and Operation
dated September 28, 1943, received from the Federal Works Agency in response
to the City's application, authorized by Resolution No. 2901, adopted August 3
1943, for financial aid in carrying on recreation activities for service men
and civilian war workers.
Councilman i3ranscheid moved the Offer be filed and made a part of the public
records of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously
carried. The Mayor then referred the matter to "Resolutions".
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From the City Manager, recommending that Mr. Walter C. Lee, employee in the
Park Department, be granted permission to attend the Rescue School to be con-
ducted at the University of California, Berkeley, from November 8 to 18, inclu-
sive, and that a sum not to exceed 0_5. be appropriated for his expenses.
Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved; that
Walter C. Lee be authorized to attend the Rescue School at the University of
California for the period stated and that an amount of .1,15. be allowed to defray
his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None, Absent: None,
4. From the City Attorney, concerning action entitled, 'UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. Certain parcels, etc., RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPAh_
OF SAN FRANCISCO, et al., Defendants, No, 22301-S." This action covers proper
now occupied by the United States Maritime School, formerly known as Neptune
Beach and is for the purpose of reserving to the City a certain easement for a
storm. sewer.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to "-Re olltionsTt.
5. At this time, Ma or Godfrey stated that if there were no objections, the
order of business would revert back to "Oral Communications".
ORAL 00ivIMUNIOATIOIIS:
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7 A group of property owners residing on Bay Farm Island were present. The
spokesman inquired what progress was being, made with regard to procuring funds
to repair the levee, thus obviating the possibility of floods.
8. The order of business then continued under the regular heading of "Ordi-
10. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was
laid over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding Section 7-1131 to Article 1, Chapter 1,
Title VII Thereof."
KEW BUSI07,SS:
11. Councilman Jones moved. that Councilman Branscheid be authorized to attend
the convention of the League of California Cities as an official delegate on
October 20. The notion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.
Mayor Godfrey stated, the minutes should record that Councilmen Branscheid, Howe
and. Tones also attended the session of the League Convention. on October 19.
RESOLUTIONS:
12. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Jones who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2925
Accepting the Offer of the United. States of
America in Connection with Defense Public Work
Project Identified as Docket No. Calif 4-M-341."
The notion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and
on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. There-
upon the I:ayor declared saicl resolution duly adopted and passed.
13, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2926
Authorizing Execution of Stipulation in Condemnation
Proceedings, United States of America, Plaintiff, vs.
Certain Parcels of Land in the City of Alameda, etc.,
Defendants, No . 2230]-3."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Coun.cilman Branscheid and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. There-
upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2927
Approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement
for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax Allocated for
State Highways."
The motion, to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved it
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2928
Abolishing Position of "Fireman-Mechanic" in the
Fire Department of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who .moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2929
Creating Position of "Automotive Utility Mechanic"
in the General Administrative Department of the
City Manager."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
FILING:
17. Offer for Maintenance and Operation - Federal Morks Agency - Recreation
Facilities for City.
18. Financial Statement - Goodell, Dyers & Henry - City of Alameda,
Month ending September 30, 1943.
BILLS:
19. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several
departments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City
Council: General Departments, :18,994.31; Civilian Defense Department,
$,789.10; Police Department, $723.71; Civil Service Department, $56.21;
Pound Department, 53.45; Fire Department, $582.27; Street Department,
$963.90; Health Department, $274.65; Recreation Department, 55.17;
Park Department, $650.01; Golf Course Department, $520.67; Store Depart-
ment, . 00 K546.81; Social Service Departm 0.ent, 47.51; Initiative Relief Fund
-$20
, Street Improvement Fund, $253.42.
Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims, filed with
the City Clerk on October 19, 1943, and presented to the Council at this meet-
ing, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5 ) Noes: None, Absent: None,
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20. There being no further business to present, the Council adjourned to
assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, November 2, 1943, at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk